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Home My WebLink AboutNOVEMBER 3, 1992 MINUTES Cit_@c-D,f NTit-"it@i@t IE3@Ei<2" "WORLD'S LARGEST RESORT CITY" (@IT-Y (@OUNCII, CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 117 @l. NOVEMBER 3,1992 1. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP - Council Chamber - 9:OO AM A. CITIZEN NEWSLETTER Pamela M. Lingle, Director, Public Information Office B. PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION - NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM Ralph A. Smith, Director, Public Works June McDaniels, NPDES Coordinator C. HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION Dr. Daniel J. Dickinson, Director D. LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE Robert R. Matthias, Director, Intergovernmental Relations E. PENDING ITEMS UPDATE F. SOUTHERN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE AGRICULTURAL BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Louis R. Cullipher, Director, Agriculture ii. INFORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 12:30 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL C. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ill. CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS - Council Chamber - 1:00 PM A. HOMELESS ISSUES Daniel M. Stone, Director, Social Services B. SUBSTANDARD UTILITY INVENTORY Clarence C. Warnstaff, Director, Public Utilities IV. FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 2:00 PM A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf B. INVOCATION-. Reverend Joseph Carson Memorial United Methodist Church C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL E. CERTIFICA'NON OF EXECUTIVE SESSION F. MINUTES 1 . INFORMAL & FORMAL SESSIONS - October 27, 1992 G. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered in the ordinary course of business by City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. If an item is removed from the Consent Agenda, it will be discussed and voted upon separately. 1 . Ordinance to APPROPRIATE $45,000 from the General Fund balance for the purpose of providing an interest-free loan to the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS) re purchase of a replacement Type 1 Modular Ambulance; and, transfer title of the 1986 Ford E35OXL Type 1 Modular Ambulance to the CBVRS for use as a trade-in vehicle for the replacement ambulance. 2. Ordinance authorizing Tax Refunds in the amount of $289.46. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. NEW BUSINESS 1 . COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS: a. Resolution directing the City Manager to investigate the feasibility of constructing a gymnasium and swimming pool at the site of Seatack Community Center, prepare preliminary cost estimates and report to Council with results of such studies. (Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Vice Mayor W. D. Sessoms, Jr.) b. Resolution requiring identification of a specific funding source and any financial impact on existing programs re any proposed new initiative or program requiring local government services or funds presented to, or requested by, City Council. (Sponsored by Council Lady Nancy S. Parker and Councilman John D. Moss) C. SOCCER COMPLEX - Discussion of Location (Sponsored by Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Councilman John D. Moss) 2. CANCEL/RESCHEDULE CITY COUNCIL SESSIONS a. Cancel December 22, 1992, meeting and reschedule to Tuesday, December 15, 1992, at 2:00 PM. J. ADJOURNMENT - CITY COUNCIL PUBUC HEARING NOVEMBER 24,1992 Formal Session 6:00 PM (Capital Improvement Program) If you are physically disabled, hearing or visually impaired and need assistance at this meeting, please call the CITY CLERK'S OFFICE at 427-4305 VOICE OR TDD by MONDAY 9:OO AM 10/29/92/mim AGENDA\l 1 -3-92.ITM M I N U T E S VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Virglnla Beach, Vlrginla November 3, 1992 May- Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION of ihe VIRGINL4 BF,4CH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, Arovember 3, 1992, at 9. 00 A.M. Council Members Present. John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. ClYburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jones, John D. Moss and Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Council Members Absent.- Paul J. Lanteigne (ENTERED: 9:08 A.M.) Nancy K Parker (,rA7ERED: 9.-05 A.M.) Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. (ENTERED: 9.-48 A,M.) - 2 - CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ITEM # 36173 7he follawing topics were discusse& CITIZEN NEWSLE7TER Pamela M. Lingle - Director - Public Information PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCIL4RGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM Ralph A. Smith - Director - Public Works June McDaniels - NPDES Coordinator HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORIENTATION Dr. Daniel J. Dickinson - Director LEGISLATIVE PACF,4GE Robert R. Matthias - Director - Intergovernmental Relations PENDING ITEMS UPDATE SOUTHERN WATERSHED @AGEMENT OPDINANCE AGRICULTURAL BEST @AGEMENT PK4CTICES Louis R. Cullipher - Director - Agriculture Councibnan Baum was congratulated as being the recipient of an award, 'Forestry Stewardship", from the State Departinent of Forestry for planting more than ]-MILLION trees. November 3, 1992 - 3 - ITEM # 36174 Mayor Meyera E. Obemdorf called to order the INFORAL4L SESSION of the VIRGINLI BF,4CH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on 7uesday, Navember 3, 1992, at 12:10 P.M. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: Non e November 3, 1992 - 4 - ITEM # 36175 Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to conduct its EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to Section 21-344, Code of rirgiriia, as amended, for the following purposes: 1. PUBLICLY-HELD PROPERTY, Discussion or consideration of the condition, acquisition, or use of real property for public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly -h eld property, or of plans for the fu ture of an institution which could affect the value ofproperty owned or desirable for ownership by such institutions pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A) (3). To - Wi t.- Acquisition of Property for Parking and Roadway Purposes - Sandbridge Upon motion by rice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Couricilman Branch, City Council voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Brancl; III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent.- Non e November 3, 1992 5 Item III-El. CER77FIC4TION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEM # 36176 Upon motion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council CERTIFIED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS Only public business matters lawfully exempted fi-om Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; AND, Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City CounciL Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jones, Ilaul J, Lanteigne, John D, Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent.- Non e November 3, 1992 CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXECUTIVE SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 36175, Page No. 4, and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and, WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the governing body that such Executive Session was conducted in conformity with Virginia law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (a) only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening this Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia Beach City Council. Ruth Hodges SKith, CMC/AAE City Clerk November 3, 1992 - 6 - CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS HOMELESS ISSUES 1:05 PM. ITEM # 36177 Daniel M. Stone, Director - Social Services, distributed the CITY HOMELESS POLICY PEPORT Mr. Stone advised two-thirds of all homeless are 'families", primarily mothers with children. On any given night in Virginia Beack an estimated 300 homeless individuals, inclusive of families, are housed in a variety of shelter arrangements. Samatitan House, Volunteers ofamerica in P-irginia Beack the Judeo- Christian Outreach Shefter, Mother's, Inc. and other private voluntary organizations and churches provide aplace to sleep, food and safety for the night. Over 13,000 individuals last year sought assistance with rental payments, utility bills and mortgage loans to avoid foreclosures at the basic needs unit of the Department of Social Services. 7he Department worked with over 122 churches within the City to pravide basic support to many of the families. Volunteers ofanierica and the Judeo-Christian Outreach Shelter also serve single men and women suffering fi-om mental illness, unemployment andlor substance abuse, and others who do not have a permanent residence. K ile many of these persons are already receiving services from City agencies others choose to limit their access to these resources. nere is a great need to reach those who are unable to access traditional services by providing a place where safety and services are obtainable without rigid rules and entrance requirements. R*ile the City is now fairly successful in providing services to homeless families, children and certain individuals, there is a residual element (approximately 100 to 125 people) of the homeless population which has eluded the City @ best strategies and intervention methods. Ihese are citizens primarily with a history of chronic substance abuse problents, chronic mental illness and those with severe economic deprivation unwilling to acceptpublic assistance. They have effectively adapted to life on the fringes, thus creating a functional subculture within our community. These citizens, because of their adaptability, are unwilling to receive help, unfortunately leaving them to a more primitive and contrarian existence. Members of this residual group may often be observed sletping on transit benches, in libraries, in surrounding wooded areas, on our streets and itt public accotnmodations. Dr. Dennis Wool, Director - Mental Health and Mental Retardation, advised the Federal (,overttment initiated a National Task Force to investigate this population specifically. Norris Phillips - Director - Pendleton Child Service Center, advised another element of control for this populous would be the regional approach. Mr. Stone cited the two main recommendations contained in tlle report: 7he City Council set aside certain funds to support a non -profit private sponsor in the acquisition and operation of a reception center type emergency shelter to concentrate on servitig single homeless persons. 7he Human Services Team recommends coritinued support to Samilarian House with their primary service to homeless families. 7he City Council endorsed the development of a regional homeless strategy which would require each participatirig city to develop its own shelter to accommodate its citizens. Ihe Ifumart Services Team shall work through the Planning District Commission to coordinate this effort. Deborah Maloney, representing the Volunteers of America Wititer Shelter, advised they have a capacity for sheltering 58 individuals. Mrs. Maloney distributed a Survey of Previous Residence and Family Location of Shelter clients. Said survey is hereby made a part of the record. November 3, 1992 - 7 - CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SUBSTANDARD UTILITY INTIENTORY 2:40 P.M. ITEM # 36178 Clarence C Warnstaff, Director - Public Utilities, advised the purpose of the Brie)7ng was to identity areas that are not served by Public Water and Sanitary Sewer. Prior to January 1986, it was the Cio policy that prior to extending public water to an existing neighborhood, the City required that 75% of the property owners petition the City and request that service. In January 1986, this 75% requirement was reduced to 5101o. In the Spring of 1986, the City went from a zero backlog on neighborhood water projects to over 52 neighborhoods petitioning for service. Since 1986, twenty-six waterprojects have been funde4 designed and coinpleted. 7hus, twenty-six remaiii. 77te policy on extending public sewer is more complex than the one existing for water. If 51% of the residents requested the extension of public sewer, the City Council would consider same in the Capital Impravement Program. However, if those neighborhoods were within the watershed of the in town fiesh water lakes, the City would extend public sewer. The purpose being to protect those public water supplies. For the neighborhoods that were within the watershed of the Lynnhaven Bay, which also included Broad Bay and Linkhorn Bay, those projects were also considered by City Council and aver time added to the Capital Improvement Progra),n. Based upon recommendations from the Health Depari?nent, it was the City@ goal to include in its Capital CIP projects that were classified as being Class I, the Health Departinent's highest recommendation for extending public sewer. Reccntly, the Health Departinent, initiated sampling of drinking water wells. Yhis program will also assist the City in establishing apriority in ternts of extending public water to existing neighborhoods. Mr. Warnstaff displayed a map identifying areas with public sewer, Federally owned property, property owned by the State, Capital Improvement Projects for 1993-1998, and Projects beyond the six year Capital Program. WATER PROJECTS IN THE CAPITAL PROGRAM FY 93-98 CIP Total # of Projects: 76 Neighborhood Water Projects: 34 Provide Service To: 2676 lots Estimated Cost: $16.7-MILLION Estimated Cost Per Lot: $6000 POTENTIAL WATER PROJECTS (NOT IN CIP) Neighborhood Water Projects: 35 Provide Service To: 648 lots Estinwted Cost. $ 4.5-MILLION November 3, 1992 - 8 - CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SUBSTANDARD UTILITY INVENTORY ITEM # 36178 (Continued) SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS IN THE CAPITAL PROGRAM FY 93-98 CIP Total # of Projects: 60 Neighborhood Sewer Projects: 34 Provide Service to: 3615 Estitnated Cost: $49.6-M Estimated Cost Per Lot: $14000 POTENTIAL SEWER PROJECTS NOT IN CIP Neighborhood Sewer Projects: 30 Provide Service To: 1071 lots Estilmted Cost: $ 22.5-M Estimated Cost Per Lot. $21000 CL4SS I (A) SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS Number of Projects 11 Provide Serpice To: 1743 lots* Estinwted Cost per Lot: $13000 *1421 of the 1743 lots are within the Sandbridge Area Project. CL4SS I (A) SANITARY SEWER PROJECTS Number of Projects without Public Water: 6 Number of Lots: 185 Estinwted Cost $ 3.2-M Estimated Cost Per Lot. $17000 Water Sampling Completed Health Department Recommendations Public Water for Busky Lane November 3, 1992 - 9 - CITY MANAGER'S BRIEFINGS SUBSTANDARD UTILITY INVENTORY ITEM # 36178 (Continued) Mr. Warnstaff advised the Health Department ranking has changed from the Class I, H and III category into a Cku A which has the highest priority, CLass B, an intermediate priority; and, certain neighborhoody surveyed would not be classifzed as there is no indication of failing septic systems. Mr. Warnstaff cited the recommendations: 1. Extend Public Water to Busky LanelPoyner Lane 2. Modify the Water Emergency Ordinance to grant the City Manager authority to extend public water to existing neighborhoods,, if recommended by the IIealth Department. BY CONSENSUS, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Amendment to the Water Emergency Ordinance for the City Council Session of November 24, 1992. THIS ITEM WAS MOVED TO THE FORMAL AGENDA AFTER ITEM III-I,4 UNDER NEW BUSINESS November 3, 1992 - 10 - FORMAL SESSION VIRGINL4 BEACH CITY COUNCIL November 3, 1992 2:00 P.M. Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf called to order the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINL4 BF,4CH CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Tuesday, November 3, 1992, at 2:00 P.M. Council Members Present: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jottes, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Pice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Absent.- None INVOCATION.- Reverend Joseph Carson Memorial United Methodist Church PLEDGE OF ALL@GIANCE TO THE FL,4G OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA November 3, 1992 Item III-F.I. MINUTES ITEM # 36179 Upon twtion by Councilman Moss, seconded by Council Lady Parker, City Council APPROVED the Minutes of the INFORMAL AND FORM4L SESSIONS of October 27, 1992. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branck III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis P, Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: Alone Council Members Absent.- None November 3, 1992 - 12 - Item III-G. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM # 36180 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessotw, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council APPROVED in ONE MOTION Items I and 2 of the CONSENT AGENDA Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburt4 Robert K Dean, Louis P, Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent.- None November 3, 1992 - 13 - Item 111- G. I CONSEA7 AGENDA ITEM # 36181 Upon motion by P-ice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance to APPROPRL4TE $45,000 from the General Fund balance for the purpose of providing an interest-free loan to the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS) repurchase of a replacement Type I Modular Ambulance; and, transfer title of the 1986 Ford E350m, Type I Modular Ambulance to the CBV]6 for use as a trade-in vehicle for the replacement ambulance. Vice Mayor Sessoms advised this is a loan, which will be repaid. Councilinan Moss adviyed as per his request to the City Stafffor a detailed listing of the General Fund's Fund Balance obligationslusage to date during FY 1992-93, the Current General Fund Balance is $282,982 less the above $45,000 appropriation. Said listing is hereby made a part of the record. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessona, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None November 3, 1992 City of Virginia Beach, VA Usage of General Fund's Fund Balance FY 1992-93 Fund Balance at 6/30/92 $ 60,693,736 Less: Reserved Amounts OIS Encumbrances $ 5,577,243 Advances to Other Funds 727,450 Loans 1,433,605 Prepaid Items 5,655 School Capital Projects 2,581,062 Federal Arbitrage 1,826,277 12,151,292 Net Balance Available for Appropriation - 7/1/92 $ 48,542,444* Add: Partial reversion of OIS encum- brance carry-forward to fund Pembroke Lake Repairs 107,000 Less: Debt Service Reserve (75%) (42,139,662) Amount Available for other Purposes $ 6,509,782 Less: Previous Council Actions Appropriation for Pembroke Lake Repairs 226,800 Authorization of Loan to Virginia Beach Develop- ment Authority 6,000,000 (6,226,800) Current Balance Available 282,982 NOTE: City Council's authorization on 7/14/92 to appropriate $575,400 for the Rebateable Arbitrage on the 1987 General Obligation Bonds is not shown under "Previous Council Actions" due to that amount's being included in the $1,826,277 shown as a reserved amount of Fund Balance as of 6/30/92. As per p. 49 of "Preliminary official Statement Dated October 6, 1992.11 1 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $45,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, FUND BALANCE 2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN TO THE CHESAPEAKE BEACH 3 VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT AMBULANCE, AND TO 4 TRANSFER TITLE ON THE EXISTING AMBULANCE TO BE USED AS A TRADE-IN VEHICLE 5 WHEREAS, the Chesapeake Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad (CBVRS), upon advice from the Cfty 6 of Virginia Beach's Department of General Services, has determined that their 1986 Ford E35OXL Type 7 1 Modular Ambulance, VIN#IFDKF37L5GNA18740, City Property ID# 13799 requires replacement 8 because of major mechanical difficufties, such as engine and transmission failures which are increasing 9 'unit down' time and maintenance costs; 10 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach retains title to the above-mentioned ambulance afthough 11 the City and CBVRS jointly purchased the ambulance, whereby the City purchased the chassis (now 12 valued at approximately $3,800.00) and the CBVRS purchased the Modular Unit (now valued at 13 approximately $6,000.00); 14 WHEREAS, the CBVRS would like the title of the 1986 Ford E35OXL Type 1 Modular Ambulance 15 transferred from the City of Virginia Beach to the CBVRS to enable CBVRS to use the ambulance as a 1 6 trade-in vehicle for a replacement ambulance that is estimated to cost $65,000; 17 WHEREAS, the CBVRS would like the City of Virginia Beach to provide an interest-free loan in the 18 amount of $45,000.00 through its Loans to Rescue Squads Program from the Cfty's General Fund, fund 1 9 balance to CBVRS for the purchase of a replacement ambulance; 2 0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH, 2 1 VIRGINIA, to appropriate $45,000.00 from the General Fund, fund balance for the purpose of providing 2 2 an interest-free loan to the CBVRS for the purchase of a replacement Type 1 Modular Ambulance 2 3 estimated to cost $65,000 with payments to be made in equal annual installments over the next four years. 2 4 BE IF FURTHER ORDAINED that the City of Virginia Beach shall transfer title of the 1986 Ford 2 5 E35OXL Type 1 Modular Ambulance, VIN#L FDKF37L5GNAl 8740, City Property ID# 13799 to the CBVRS 2 6 for use as a tr@de-in vehicie for the replacement ambulance. 2 7 This ordinance shall be effective from the date of its adoption. 2 8 Adopted by the Council of the Cfty of Virginia Beach, Virginia on the Third 29 day of November , 1992. 30 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT 31 32 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET L - 14 - Item III-G.2 CONSEA'T AGENDA ITEM # 36182 Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessoms, seconded by Counciltnan Jones, City Council ADOPTED: Ordinance authorizing tax refunds upon application of certain persons in the amount of $289.46 and upon certification of the City Treasurer for Payment. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburr; Robert K Dean, Louis R Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf, Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent.- None November 3, 1992 Rhi NO. C @. 7 10/16/92 EMC AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS UPON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PERSONS AND UPON CERTIFICATION OF THE TREASURER FOR PAYMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY TFIE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACFI, VIRGINIA: That the following applications for tax refunds upon certification of tile Treasurer are hereby approved: NAME Tax Type Ticket Exonera- Date Penalty I nt. Total Year of Tax Ntimber tion No. Paid Williaip C Absher 92 RE(2/2) 261-3 8/21/92 50.66 Donald A & Florence Cook 92 RE(1/2) 23578-3 12/5/91 16.35 Donald A & Floretice Cook 92 RE(2/2) 23578-3 6/5/92 16.35 Ednion(I E & Margaret Maitland 92 RE(1/2) 70549-0 11/27/91 67.85 Edniond E & Margaret Maitland 92 RE(2/2) 70549-0 6/5/92 67.85 Milton & Edna B Pallett 92 RE(2/2) 87167-5 6/5/92 45.40 Mark A Slawson N/A Pkng 343959 4/13/92 15.00 Joan M Earnest N/A Pkng 379 187 10/5/92 10.00 Total 289.46 T[iis ordinance shall be effective from date of adoption. Th$@ 6abatement(s) totaling 26,j.@R . .)roved by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach on the@ day of November,. 1992 proved as to form: Ruth Hodges Smitli City Clerk - 75 - Item LII-lda NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36IS3 COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS Ro,va Lee Norman, I 10 N()rth Birdneck Road, Plioiie: 425- 7106, represented the .5etack Civic League E. George Minns, President - NAACI, Post ()ffice Box 4548, Plioiie: 463-3758. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Sessomv, seconded by Councilmart l@razier, City Council ADOPTED, AS AMENDED: Resolution directing flic City @'daiiager to invcstigate the feasibility of cotisiructing a gytniiasiuni aild swir,,Imiiig pool at the site of Seatack Cominunity Centcr, prepare preliminary cost estintates arid r(.,port to Couiicil with r(,sults of sucli studiev. I'his shall be a cost a,id geological feasibility study coriductcd I)y City @taff in-house to be returned withipt six months (May 25, 1993) to City Ct)u)lci.l. Voting: 11-0 Council Meinbers Volifig Aj,e: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, Jatncs W. Bra2.iCr, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robcri K Dean, Louis R. Jolies, Ilaill J. Lailleigric, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker a)id P-ice lv.'ayor William D. 5cssonis, Jr. Council Membe)@s Votiiig Nay: None Council Members Abseitt: Aloti c 77iis item was voted upon after Item Ill-LI.b. November 3, 1992 Requested by Mayor meyera Oberndorf and Vice-Mayor Will Sessoms 1 RESOLUTION DIRECTING FEASIBILITY 2 REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION OF GYMNASIUM 3 AND SWIMMING POOL AT SITE OF SEATACK 4 COMMUNITY CENTER 5 6 7 WHEREAS, the NAACP has advised the City Council of the 8 need for gymnasium facilities, including a swimming pool, at the 9 site of the Seatack Community Center; and 10 WHEREAS, the NAACP seeks the City Council's approval, in 11 principal, of the goal of constructing a gymnasium and pool at this 12 site subject to the feasibility of the site to accommodate such 13 facilities. 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council 15 directs the City Manager to have City staff investigate the 16 feasibility of construction of a gymnasium and swimming pool at the 17 site of the Seatack Community Center, prepare preliminary cost 18 estimates of such construction, and report to the City Council with 19 the results of such studies within six months. Such studies shall 20 include the number of persons to be served by the facility. 21 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach this 22 3 day of November 1992. 23 24 CA-4887 25 Noncode/Seatack.Res 26 R-2 - 16 - e- I b NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36184 COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS Upon motion by Council Lady Parker, seconded by Councilman Moss, City Council ADOPTED, AS "ENDED. Resolution requiring identification of a specific funding source and any financial impact on existing programs re any proposed new initiative or program requiring local governnient services or funds presented to, or requested by, City CounciL 77te verbiage, "which shall not include general fund balance" shall be added on Line 19 after 4he words "...specific funding source @ and before the words "and identify any financial impact on existing programs. Voting: 11-0 Council Members Voting Aye: John A. Baum, Linwood 0. Branch, III, James W. Brazier, Jr., Robert W. Clyburn, Robert K Dean, Louis R. Jones, Paul J. Lanteigne, John D. Moss, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf Nancy K Parker and Vice Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. Council Members Voting Nay: None Council Members Absent: None 7his item was voted upon prior to Iteni III-I.I.a. November 3, 1992 Requested by Councilmembers Nancy Parker and John Moss 1 RESOLUTION REGARDING FINANCING OF 2 NEW INITIATIVES OR PROGRAMS 3 INVOLVING CITY SERVICES 4 5 6 WHEREAS, the City of Virginia Beach is facing severe 7 economic constraints due to decreasing revenues; 8 WHEREAS, the citizens of Virginia Beach are also 9 experiencing the effects of a stagnant economy; 10 WHEREAS, Council has been presented with a Five-Year 11 Forecast which predicts deficits in funding existing services and, 12 therefore, impacting the citizens of Virginia Beach; and 13 WHEREAS, the City Council must continue to balance 14 resources against the needs of its citizens and be ever mindful of 15 containing growth in government and government services. 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that any proposed new 17 initiative or program requiring local government services or funds 18 which is presented to or requested by City Council must identify a 19 specific funding source which shall not include general fund 20 balance, and identify any financial impact on existing programs. 21 Adopted by the Council of the City of Virginia Beach this 22 3 day of November 1992. 23 24 CA-4888 25 Noncode/Services.Res 26 R-3 - 17 - m -I NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36185 COUNCIL-SPONSORED ITEMS BY CONSENSUS, the City Council DIPECTED City Staff to prepare a document for the City Council Session of November 24, 1992, re location of the SOCCER COMPLEX. November 3, 1992 - 18 - e- NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36186 ADD-ON Councibnan Branch advised the RAAC has been working on a Financing Plan for currently @nded prioritized projects. Councibnan Branch recognized Members in attendance, Chairman Roger F. Newill, Ti?nothy Barrow, and Edwin Ruffin. 7he Plan basically expands the existing CIP Projects section to include additional prioritized initiatives. Councibnan Branch advised CitY Council had prioritized as two of its top three Priorities, Economic Development and Tourism, 77iis has evolved into a true funding plan for a list of projects (TGIF) - TOURISM GROWTH AND INYESTMENT FUND. 7his pertains to economic development and consists of noncitizen generated revenues. 77te tourism industry is the only industry in llirginia Beach to which a local sales tax can be applied Basically the Capital Improvement Program completed Atlantic Avenue, but contained no new initiatives. With the approval of the Tourism Growth and Investment Fund and inclusion of that program in the Capital Improvement Program, City Council policy regarding the specific revenues and expenditures related to the initiatives, as adopted and as it may be modified in @re years is as follows: 1. Yhe City Manager will cause to be established a specialfund for the accounting of revenues and expenditures related to the program. ne fund will follow appropriate governmental accountitig guidelines but will insure the ability to separately record and report applicable revenues and expenditures. 2 7he City Manager will cause to be iticluded in the Capital Improvement Program a display of an overall summary of the program and the projected status, both fiscally and programmatically, for the fund, as well as the project detail sheets. 3. 77ie Tourism Growth and Investment Fund Oversight CommiUee, as established by Council, will receive periodic updates on the projects and financing. 77iey are tasked to periodically report to Council and to, not more than annually, provide recommendations to the City Manager regarding the Capital Improvement Program. * 4. It is the intent of City Council that the integrity of the fund and the projects be maintained over time. Changes are to be made in consultation with the City Manager and the Oversight Commiuee. Final responsibility for current andfuture appropriations to thefund and the projects rests by law with the City Council. *Councilman Branch suggested expanding the membership of the RAAC to be used as this Oversight Committee to include the Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce, Council of Civic Organizations, HotellMotel Association, Restaurant Association, and Resort Leadership Council. November 3, 1992 - 19 - e- NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36186 (Continued) ADD-ON Councibnan Branch cited the following projects; Virginia Marine Science Museum Expansion $32.8-MILLION Convention Center Expansion $38-MILLION Golf Course $5.0-MILLION Amphitheater $7.0-MILLION 31st Street and Gateway Corridor Intprovements $2.0-MILLION 24th Street Park Improvements $1.3-MILLION Existing Streets-cape Project, Includilig Sidestreets CIP Projects and Connector Parks #2-049 and #2-066 Rudee Walk $2.5-MILLION CIP #2-058 Resort Area Parking Replacement $5.0-MILLION 77ie City's 1990 Convention attendance was 14,450, while Richmond had 47,000, Myrtle Beach 70 000, andBaltimore 274,000, Each conventioneer spends an average of $150per day. 7here were 98 convention days in 1988, with 49 in 1990. Virginia Beach is becomiiig a trade halllexhibit facility for boat shows and local shows. 7he City is not a true convention center. Yhe feasibility study regarding the Convention Cetiter advised the meeting rooms will be increased from 6,000 to 56,000 square feet, increase the exhibit space from 57, 000 to 125, 000 square feet, ballroom and banquet facilities for 5,000 people, enclose the garden court, include carpet, aesthetics and parking. 7he Iheater should remain as is. Financing for this program consists of the following: 1. Resort Area Franchise Fees. 2. Museum Golf Course, Aniphitheater and Parking Revenues, including parking fine (ticket) revenues. 3. 7he continuation of the existing 112 cent Hotel Tax and 112 cent Restaurant Meal Tax,- lifting the current year 2005 ;unset Clause. 4. Expansion of the Amusement Tax base to include participatory amusements (JanuarylFebruary, 1992) and the transfer of all existing Amusement Tax revenues (July 1, 1993) to support the program. 5. Phased-in transfer of the $200,000 iti City General Fund monies now supporting the special events progranis. 6 7he reallocation of 1% of "Pavilion " Tax revenues. Z An additional Hotel Room Tax of 112 cents, effective January-February, 1993. November 3, 1992 - 20 - NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36186 (Contillued) ADD-ON Spread sheets entilled Projected Debt Ratios including Tourism Growth and Investment Fund (TGIF) and Cash FIOW Analysis for fiscal years 1992193 - 2000101 are hereby made a part of the record. November 3, 1992 - 21 - m -. - NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 36187 BY CONSENSUS, City Council RESCHEDULED: City Council Session of December 22, 1992 to: Tuesday, December 15, 1992, at 6. 00 P.M. No,vember 3, 1992 2.2 - e- ADJOURNMENT ITEM # 36188 MaYor Ob-dorf DECLARED the Meeting ADJOURNED at 4.-10 P.M. Beverly 0. Hooks, CMC Chief Deputy City Clerk - I/ ----- ------------------------ Ruth Hodges Smith, CMCIAAE Meyera E. Oberndorf City Clerk Mayor City of Virginia Beach P'zrginia November 3, 1992